'The quality and scope of lawyers that are in-house has allowed both CEOs and boards to view their general counsel as strategic, risk-oriented members of their executive teams who bring a unique perspective to business issues in furtherance of a company’s execution on its strategic plan.'

Hinojos sued Kohl’s Corp., claiming the company violated California’s Unfair Competition Law and Fair Advertising Law because its false advertisements persuaded him to buy items he wouldn’t have otherwise purchased.